Chrysanthemum

ABSTRACT

A new variety of chrysanthemum plant originating as a sport of Horim (unpatented) and characterized by satiny golden blooms, vigorous growth, 12 week response and permanence.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofchrysanthemum plant which is a sport of the unpatented off-whitechrysanthemum known as Horim. The new cultivar was discovered byNicolaas Middelburg on Aug. 24, 1974, at 's Gravenzande in theNetherlands, and has been asexually reproduced by cuttings at the samelocation. The new cultivar has been found to retain its distinctivecharacteristics through successive propagations.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawing shows the unique characteristics of the newcultivar, the color being as nearly true as possible with colorillustrations of this type. The photo shows the new cultivar in variousstages of bloom.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT

The new cultivar is a short day response plant and, when grown in thevicinity of 's Gravenzande, Holland, has a response time of about 12weeks. The new cultivar may be grown year round under greenhouseconditions.

In the description which follows, color references are made to the"Horticultural Colour Chart II" issued by the British Colour Council incollaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. The following datais based on observations made at 's Gravenzande, Holland.

Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Bloom:

Size.--Medium.

Fully expanded.--7-8 centimeters.

Borne.--Several together.

Stems.--Medium, strong.

Form.--Single (daisy).

Permanence.--Excellent, 4 weeks.

Color:

Center of flower.--Cyprus Green 59/1.

Base of petals.--Agatha Green 60.

Inside of petals.--Aureolin 3.

Reverse of petals.--Aureolin 3/2.

Tonality from a distance.--Aureolin 3.

Discoloration.--After 3 weeks to Aureolin 3/2.

Petals:

Texture.--Thick.

Appearance.--Satiny.

Arrangement.--Imbricated.

Persistence.--Drop off cleanly.

Fragrance.--Slight, typical chrysanthemum.

Reproductive organs:

Stamen, anthers.--Few, small.

Pollen.--Cadmium Orange 8/1.

Arrangement.--Tucked inside calyx.

Styles.--Columnar.

Length.--Short, thin.

Stigmas.--Dresden Yellow 64.

Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.

Plant:

Form.--Herbaceous.

Growth.--Vigorous.

Height.--Medium, depending on culture.

Foliage:

Top side.--Scheeles Green 60.

Size.--Medium.

Quantity.--Normal.

Shape.--Pointed oval.

Texture.--Velvety.

Ribs and veins.--Ordinary.

Edge.--Serrated.

Serration.--Single, large.

Underside.--Scheeles Green 60/2.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of chrysanthemum, substantiallyas described and pictured herein, characterized by its satiny goldenblooms, vigorous growth, 12 week response and permanence.